Folic acid Prescribing at BURDWOOD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,402
Total Quantity
51.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+8%

BURDWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,402 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,082 to the NHS. This is 8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
123

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,402
Total Quantity51,563
Total NHS Cost£1,082
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+8%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,402 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+8% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.